Introducing Holt Mardis Blount

Holt Mardis Blount

Born on August 29, 2012 

7:14 PM

7 pounds 10 ounces

20 inches long

After a day full of labor Holt arrived via c-section. He brings so much love and joy into our lives and we are incredibly blessed to have such a precious son! The blog posts will probably be few and far between for a while... We would rather spend our time loving on this sweet baby... most importantly between the feedings, diaper changes, laundry and spending time with family....well there is just not much time for the blog!

All Checked In At The Hospital

 Love At First Sight

First Family Pic

With Our WONDERFUL Nurse

We are settling in at home and spend most of our time napping, feeding and snuggling!

Napping With Daddy

 Dinner Time!

Home Stretch

We are in the home stretch and are excitedly awaiting Holt's arrival.  Just a little over 2 weeks until the due date. It is so surreal to think we are about to be parents. Since we are so close to delivery the doctor has officially taken me off of bed rest after 11 weeks at home. He has encouraged me to try to get active and gain some strength but I have VERY little. Bed rest helps the baby so much but as I have discovered takes SO much strength and energy away from Mommy after little activity. I am trying my hardest to be active but the smallest things absolutely wear me out-showers, laundry, etc. Bed rest has taken it's toll physically, mentally and spiritually. So I am very much looking forward to the end of this season and the start of a new one with our Baby Boy. Prayers are GREATLY appreciated as we wait for Holt's arrival- for me to gain some strength in these next few weeks, for a healthy delivery,  and for us as we anticipate becoming first time parents. 

   Bags are packed and ready to go. Of course I have a Bama outfit packed for Holt, just in case he comes during the 1st football game of the season-it is very possible. 

Maternity Pics

A few weeks ago we had maternity pictures made. A big thanks to Brittany Benton Massey for pampering me by doing my hair and makeup (since a simple shower wears this bed resting Mama out) and to Jennifer McAteer for capturing some beautiful pictures! Here are some of our favorites:

New Baby Bump Pics, 30th Birthday and Nursery

Still on bed rest but with a little more freedom. Been getting up and about a little bit but wear out pretty easy.  Many thanks to all who have checked on us, brought meals, visited and prayed for us. We appreciate it more than you know!

On July 7th I turned the Big 3-0! My family came over and celebrated. I camped out on the couch most of the time. It was nice to have some company!

I needed a little help blowing all those candles out! 

The nursery is pretty much complete. 

A big thanks to my awesome hubby, sister and father-in-law for all of their help!!! 

Being on bed rest I could not help in the way I had hoped, but I got good at giving directions. 

Before Pic

We found the crib in Mississippi. The rest of the furniture Andrew and his Dad refinished. I LOVE it!

My grandfather made the toy chest and it was in my room growing up. The dresser belonged to Andrew's parents. The glider belonged to my close friend Melanie and was used in her daughter's nursery. The mirror frame and shelves were made by Andrew and the barn wood he used is from a house his family lived in. I love that each piece has meaning and am looking forward to making memories in this room with Holt!

Progress Pics

Almost Complete: Waiting on our Sweet Baby Boy